Dr. Edna P. Foa Video: Comparison of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Treatment Effects Using Prolonged Exposure Therapy
Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research ProgramsFebruary 2, 2011
The Defense Department’s Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs has produced a series of videos highlighting the important work and potential impact of its funded research projects, including three of the STRONG STAR studies funded through the CDMRP’s Psychological Health/Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program. Here is an interview with Dr. Edna Foa, the developer of Prolonged Exposure therapy (PE), discussing her treatment study using PE.
Dr. Brett Litz Video: Adjustment and Adaptation of Operational Stress in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research ProgramsFebruary 2, 2011
The Defense Department’s Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs has produced a series of videos highlighting the important work and potential impact of its funded research projects, including three of the STRONG STAR studies funded through the CDMRP’s Psychological Health/Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program. Here is an interview with Dr. Brett Litz highlighting the vital work of the Assessment Core and the entire STRONG STAR Consortium.
Fort Hood Soldiers Wanted for PTSD Study
Fort Hood HeraldJanuary 11, 2011
This news article by the Fort Hood Herald, a publication of the Killeen Daily Herald, highlights two PTSD treatment studies being launched at Fort Hood by the STRONG STAR Consortium. One features Prolonged Exposure; the other features Cognitive Processing Therapy. Both studies are delivering therapies that have proven highly effective in treating civilians with PTSD and now are evaluating the therapies’ efficacy in treating combat-related PTSD, as well as the treatment delivery method that is best suited to active-duty military personnel. (Link to article no longer available.)
Psychologist Craig Bryan: Treating Vets for PTSD
National Public Radio, "Fresh Air"November 8, 2010
Craig J. Bryan, PhD, of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, who studies suicidal behaviors and prevention strategies, serves as a co-investigator with STRONG STAR and an advisor to the Department of Defense on PTSD and suicide prevention and treatment research. In this interview with NPR’s “Fresh Air,” he discusses the relationship between PTSD and suicidality and challenges faced by the military in helping troops deal with combat stress.
Researcher Explores Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Active-Duty Military Personnel
Killeen Daily HeraldOctober 31, 2010
The Killeen Daily Herald speaks with Daniel Taylor, PhD, of the University of North Texas, who leads a DoD-funded study on the delivery of cognitive behavioral therapy to treat insomnia in active-duty military personnel. Dr. Taylor is working collaboratively with STRONG STAR on this important study since PTSD and insomnia commonly co-occur. (Link to story no longer available.)
Treatment of Active Duty Military with PTSD in Primary Care: PTSD-PC Program Early Findings
Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research ProgramsJune 14, 2010
Research highlights by the CDMRP include a feature on a STRONG STAR pilot study headed by Lt Col Jeffrey Cigrang. Aimed at improving access to and reducing stigma often associated with PTSD treatment in the mental health setting, this program delivers therapy in the primary care environment.
The 2010 TIME 100: Edna Foa
TIME MagazineApril 29, 2010
TIME Magazine names Edna Foa, PhD, director of the Center for the Study and Treatment of Anxiety Disorder at the University of Pennsylvania and a leading researcher with the STRONG STAR Consortium, to the 2010 TIME 100, the magazine’s annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
TAMEST Members Discuss Ways to Improve Military Healthcare
Texas Public RadioJanuary 11, 2010
The annual meeting of The Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas focused on advances in military health care. TPR news coverage of the event includes comments from leading experts, including STRONG STAR Consortium Director Dr. Alan Peterson. (Link to story no longer available.)
Mental Health Experts Mobilize Against Troops’ Trauma
USA TodayNovember 22, 2009
In its coverage of the 2009 annual meeting of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, USA Today speaks with mental health experts who work with troops back from deployment—including STRONG STAR investigators Alan Peterson and David Riggs— about the latest efforts to treat PTSD.
Combating PTSD and TBI
ADVANCE for NursesOctober 14, 2009
This news article outlines the toll that PTSD has taken on combat veterans and describes how STRONG STAR investigators are working to develop and test treatment therapies that are effective and feasible for members of the military. (Link to story no longer available.)